When dealing with a transaction as important as the transfer of real estate, it is crucial that the identity of the buyer and seller are confirmed. We need to know that the parties to the transaction are who they say they are – which is where the land title verification of identity comes in. 

Overview:

  • What is a VOI form?
  • Verification of identity SA
  • What documents can be used to verify identity?

What is an identity verification form?

If you have engaged us or any conveyancer, the land title verification of identity form is usually one of the first of many steps that are carried out in the process of buying a property or selling a property. It is only required every two years, so if you have worked with us within a two year period, we are able to use the previous VOI.

It is a government requirement that parties in a conveyancing transaction comply with the protocols of the “Verification of Identity” process to ensure that the correct person is dealing with the land in question. Learn more about what the process is and how to complete it.

Verification of identity SA

In South Australia, the Registrar-General is responsible for providing the framework for verification of identity. Whomever is verifying the identity must be satisfied that the documents provided for identification are current and authentic.

What documents can be used to verify identity?

This is a simple process where you need to supply the following documents to establish your identity. You will need:

  • An Australian or a foreign passport (current or within 2 years of expiry)
  • Current driver’s licence or Proof of Age Card
  • Marriage/ change of name certificate (if applicable)

If a passport is not available, then we require:

  • Current driver’s licence or Proof of Age Card
  • Full birth certificate (an extract is sufficient)
  • A Medicare, Centrelink or Department of Veteran Affairs Card
  • Marriage/ change of name certificate (if applicable).

If you have any concerns or queries over your documents, the team at Eckermanns are able to assist.

How Eckermanns can assist with your land title verification of identity?

At Eckermanns, we can assist you with the land title verification of identity form  process face-to-face at one of our offices or electronically. If you elect face-to-face, you simply need to bring the required documents to any of our six locations (Adelaide, Gilles Plains, Glenelg, McLaren Vale, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor).

If you cannot make it to any of these locations, we have arrangements with Australia Post for regional areas and ZipID for metro locations to complete the process remotely. 

If you have any queries about the verification of identity or have any other queries for our conveyancers or lawyers , feel free to contact us  at info@eckermanncoveyancers.com or call us on 08 8366 7900

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